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$5749 trail, $5499 XC any takers?
https://au.intense951.com
I remember when those numbers meant something.
$5749 trail, $5499 XC any takers?
https://au.intense951.com
My ankles are already bleeding.......
The write up says they'll be covering it in some plasticy stuff for ankle and testicle protection.I'd be scared of losing a testicle.
XL out of stock already. Bank account breathes a sight of relief$5749 trail, $5499 XC any takers?
https://au.intense951.com
Remember when Intense actually made bikes you cared about.I remember when those numbers meant something.
Remember when Intense actually made bikes you cared about.
I dunno, they're still pretty cool but the lustre has dipped compared to say 10 years ago. Couple of mates have had some of their newer ones (Recluse and current Tracer) - versatile, fun bikes that corner really nicely (especially the Recluse) but neither were without faults and quality (especially paint, finish etc.) could've been better.You’re either an Intense guy or you aren’t. I’m the latter. Never have been….but then, I collect Oranges.
Some bikes/companies give you them feels, some don't. They just never have for me, for no reason, and I particularly can't stomach their look for the last 7 years or so. The M16 was a nice looking DH bike, that's about it, No comment on their ride, I'm sure it's well bonza.I dunno, they're still pretty cool but the lustre has dipped compared to say 10 years ago. Couple of mates have had some of their newer ones (Recluse and current Tracer) - versatile, fun bikes that corner really nicely (especially the Recluse) but neither were without faults and quality (especially paint, finish etc.) could've been better.
I get the feeling that Jeff Steber's heart has never really been in it since they switched to making plastic bikes, their alloy stuff is definitely cooler. Would still like to build up an old clamshell frame Tracer some day.
All jokes aside,I have that feeling with Giant. I've never seen a Giant in 20 something years that has made me want to buy it instantly.Some bikes/companies give you them feels, some don't. They just never have for me, for no reason, and I particularly can't stomach their look for the last 7 years or so. The M16 was a nice looking DH bike, that's about it, No comment on their ride, I'm sure it's well bonza.
Honestly, the heart wasn't in it when they were metal either (or maybe it was all heart no head...). Misaligned frames, linkage hardware that would come loose and fall out on the trail, cheap ass paint, somehow managing to make bikes that pedalled like shit even using VPP etc. Agree that the old Tracer was a "cool" bike but they didn't have much else going for them.I get the feeling that Jeff Steber's heart has never really been in it since they switched to making plastic bikes, their alloy stuff is definitely cooler. Would still like to build up an old clamshell frame Tracer some day.
Yeah I had fairly similar issues with my first gen Spider 29. Frame stiffness was an issue (especially corners taken at speed) and removing / reinstalling the rear wheel was a struggle owing to some rear triangle alignment concerns... Luckily this was ages ago and I just assumed all FS bikes were a bit compromised in some way.I had a 6.6 and then a Spider 2. Both were kinda cool but neither was good. Took three warranty attempts with the Spider to get a frame that was capable of leaving a single tyre track hah... By that point I'd bought a Nomad frame and just sold the last Spider straight to a friend who then had all his own issues with it.
In their defence, the trail version of that bike does look nice. But...why not pick a new name? Why rehash one of their most popular dh bike names?Remember when Intense actually made bikes you cared about.
You’re either an Intense guy or you aren’t. I’m the latter. Never have been….but then, I collect Oranges.
With the huge delays in production and supply issues I was a little surprise he isn't kick open the garage and start making some aluminium frames again just to ensure he had some stock to sell while everyone else was standing in an orderly queue.I get the feeling that Jeff Steber's heart has never really been in it since they switched to making plastic bikes, their alloy stuff is definitely cooler. Would still like to build up an old clamshell frame Tracer some day.
Same. It was a capable bike, but the HA was silly steep, even for the time. Something like 19” seat tube even in a medium had to slam a 125mm dropper to reach the pedalsI had a 6.6
#dontblamethebikeSomething like 19” seat tube even in a medium had to slam a 125mm dropper to reach the pedals
I most certainly can, will and do.#dontblamethebike
Fuck, you sure I didn't sell you that frame? Haha...Same. It was a capable bike, but the HA was silly steep, even for the time. Something like 19” seat tube even in a medium had to slam a 125mm dropper to reach the pedals
Fixed that for you.All jokes aside,I have that feeling with Giant. I've never seen a Giant ever that has made me want to buy it instantly.
And this from a man with a Kingswood.All jokes aside,I have that feeling with Giant. I've never seen a Giant in 20 something years that has made me want to buy it instantly.